The purpose of this study was to explore how individual differences—specifically abilities—were
used in the construction of computer-mediated learning artifacts while working within a
project-based learning environment. A case study design was used with five participants
purposively selected from 61 eighth grade geography students at a small, private day school in
the southeastern United States. Data were collected through a self-report inventory, interviews,
observations, and artifacts. Results indicated that learning artifacts reflected individual
differences through blends of abilities while other abilities identified by the participants went
untapped or unrecognized. Second, the learning artifacts represented the learners’ knowledge
in three ways: system knowledge, domain knowledge, and metacognitive knowledge. However,
some knowledge, such as process decision making, went undocumented. Finally, the flexibility
in the project-based learning environment allowed the participants to make decisions about
their abilities, resources, and plans. Recommendations and implications for teacher educators
as well as inservice and preservice teachers are also presented.
The purpose of this study was to explore how individual differences—specifically abilities—wereused in the construction of computer-mediated learning artifacts while working within aproject-based learning environment. A case study design was used with five participantspurposively selected from 61 eighth grade geography students at a small, private day school inthe southeastern United States. Data were collected through a self-report inventory, interviews,observations, and artifacts. Results indicated that learning artifacts reflected individualdifferences through blends of abilities while other abilities identified by the participants wentuntapped or unrecognized. Second, the learning artifacts represented the learners’ knowledgein three ways: system knowledge, domain knowledge, and metacognitive knowledge. However,some knowledge, such as process decision making, went undocumented. Finally, the flexibilityin the project-based learning environment allowed the participants to make decisions abouttheir abilities, resources, and plans. Recommendations and implications for teacher educatorsas well as inservice and preservice teachers are also presented.
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